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Monthly Archives: February 2011

SEAT IBX Concept Car – the young, dynamic and useful crossover (VIDEO)

•    Urban sports utility vehicle for an active lifestyle •    New SEAT design DNA combines SUV and sports coup? •    Conceived for an advanced hybrid powertrain application •    Possible expansion of the SEAT product portfolio SEAT is pushing forward with the development of its new design DNA – as an urban sports utility vehicle, the [...]

All-New High-Tech Ford Ranger Wildtrak Makes Global Debut in Geneva

All-new Ford Ranger Wildtrak pick-up takes its rightful place among leading lifestyle vehicles with distinctive contemporary styling and image Powerful new Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engines deliver strong, refined performance and outstanding fuel economy Wildtrak’s class-leading towing capability of up to 3350 kg and a payload capacity of 1112 kg prove that the Ford Ranger [...]

B-MAX Highlights Ford’s Innovative Vision for the Small Car Market (VIDEO)

Global reveal of the Ford B-MAX at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show Show car previews exciting innovations from Ford in the European small car market Dramatic new door concept – with integrated B-pillar construction and twin sliding doors – is production ready, and promises unique appeal in the segment Benefits include best-in-class access to the [...]

HAMANN HAWK –Precious bird of prey with 636 hp

An engine bursting with power wrapped into an exciting car body design coloured in Everose Gold. The Southern German specialist for exclusive automobile refinement, HAMANN Motorsport, turns the wing door Mercedes SLS AMG into the HAMANN HAWK with new plumage and significantly sharper talons.

BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroen to Invest 100 Million EUR in Joint Venture on Hybrid Technologies

Research and Development to be located in the greater Munich area Production facility would be in Mulhouse, France 400 employees expected on board by end of 2011 Geneva, Switzerland. The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citro?n plan to invest 100 million EUR in their intended joint venture on hybrid technology named “BMW Peugeot Citro?n Electrification”, [...]

iPhone app: Test drive the new Audi RS 3

* Asphalt Audi RS 3 racing game offers exclusive driving experience * International competition – grand prize is an Audi A3 Sportback * Free Asphalt Audi RS 3 game for the iPhone Just in time for the exhibition debut of the Audi RS 3 Sportback at the Geneva Motor Show, a new app will arrive [...]

Dacia Duster to take on Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

An exciting new challenge awaits the Renault Group’s brand Dacia in the form of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. True to character, Dacia, which has forged a solid reputation for delivering vehicles that boast an unrivalled performance and equipment package for their price, has decided to tackle the world’s most exacting hill climb in [...]

CITROEN REVEALS THE LIMITED EDITION “SERIE NOIRE”

CitroEn is presenting “S?rie Noire”, a limited edition available on order with the CitroEn DS3 and CitroEn C5. These original versions of two highly successful brand vehicles feature exclusive – and distinctive – exterior and interior styling. CITROEN DS3 SERIE NOIRE The CitroEn DS3 continues to show bold initiative with this original and exclusive special [...]

NISSAN QASHQAI TOPS 1 MILLION GLOBALLY

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Feb. 28, 2011) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that global sales of the Qashqai*1 has surpassed one million units as of January 31, setting a record just four years after its debut in January 2007. The Qashqai is also known as the Dualis in Japan and in other markets.

World premiere in Geneva: Carlsson refines the new CLS

* V8 Biturbo with up to 600 hp * Complete aerodynamics package * Handcrafted leather interior * Innovative 20 inch alloy wheel 1/10 Stylish use of shape is the trademark of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz CLS models (type C 218). This has provided the automobile manufacturer Carlsson with the ideal platform from which to [...]